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The government has announced new measures to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. These include:
Face coverings must be worn by shop staff, taxi drivers and passengers
All pubs, bars and restaurants are table service only. Takeaways can continue
Hospitality venues must close at 10pm
Customers in indoor hospitality venues have to wear face coverings, except when seated at a table to eat or drink
Office workers should work from home if possible
The planned return of spectators to sports venues will not go ahead from October 1
Exemptions to the 'rule of six' will be cut back; this means indoor team sports such as five-a-side football matches won't be possible from 1 October
Wedding attendance will be reduced to 15 people from 28 September
Penalties for not wearing a mask or gathering in groups of more than six will increase to £200 on the first offence